Distance: Chennai to Jaffna
Distance between Chennai and Jaffna in kilometers, miles and nautical miles.
379 km
Straight-line
great-circle
205 nm
Nautical Miles
as the crow flies
512 km
By Road
6h 24m
58 minutes
By Air
flight time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Chennai from Jaffna?
The straight-line distance from Chennai to Jaffna is 379 km (205 nautical miles). By road it is approximately 512 km (6h 24m drive). By air the flight takes about 58 minutes.
How many nautical miles is it from Chennai to Jaffna?
The nautical distance from Chennai to Jaffna is approximately 205 nautical miles.